NCAA WBB
Why USC's JuJu Watkins is the next big thing in college hoops - ESPN
The center of the college basketball universe has shifted from Iowa City to Los Angeles. And JuJu Watkins has snatched the torch.
espn.com
How No. 6 Notre Dame prepares its players for the WNBA
While the WNBA season and draft aren’t the main focus for No. 6 Notre Dame, which visits No. 3 USC on Saturday, they are key components of how coach Niele Ivey has shaped the program.
chicagotribune.com
'Nobody f**king cares:' Syracuse women's basketball coach calls out team, community after tough loss
“I’m disappointed in my fanbase here. If I’m home and this is supposed to be home, prove it. This is ridiculous.”
localsyr.com
Geno Auriemma is NCAA all-time wins leader in college basketball
UConn women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma is known for his fiery on-court demeanor, but players say his softer side is the reason for his success.
usatoday.com
Iowa women’s basketball fourth-year guard Sydney Affolter stepping into a big role for the Hawkeyes - The Daily Iowan
Prior to the 2024-25 season, the Iowa women’s basketball team received tough news. A nagging pain in senior guard Sydney Affolter’s knee forced her to undergo a surgical scope of the knee, and sidelined her for the early portion of November. Affolter was instrumental in the Hawkeyes’ 2023-24 campaign, filling in for an injured Molly...
dailyiowan.com
WNBA
Sky's decision to fire Teresa Weatherspoon was one she never saw coming - Chicago Sun-Times
Teresa Weatherspoon will coach Vinyl Basketball Club in the new three-on-three league Unrivaled's inaugural season.
suntimes.com
3 Teams with the most to lose in Valkyries' Expansion Draft
The WNBA expansion draft on Dec. 6 will see at least a few teams lose people from their rosters, but three teams might be hit the hardest.
thevalkyriesblog.com
Cleveland to bid for 16th team in WNBA's planned expansion - ESPN
Rock Entertainment Group, which is also tied into the NBA's Cavaliers, is trying to bring a WNBA expansion team to Cleveland.
espn.com
Women's Sports
WNBA and NWSL team valuations to increase by at least US$1.6bn in next three years - SportsPro
Wasserman's The Collective says increases in live attendance and broadcast viewership will drive over 63% of new value.
sportspromedia.com